1986 Bristol Trophy

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The 1986 Bristol Trophy was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor grass courts that was part of the 1986 Nabisco Grand Prix. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was played in Bristol, England from 16 June to 23 June 1986. Unseeded Vijay Amritraj, who entered on a wildcard, won the singles title.[3]

1986 Bristol Trophy
Date16–23 June
Edition7th
CategoryGrand Prix circuit
Draw48S / 16D
Prize money$100,000
SurfaceGrass / outdoor
LocationBristol, England
Champions
Singles
India Vijay Amritraj[1]
Doubles
South Africa Christo Steyn / South Africa Danie Visser[2]
← 1985 · West of England Championships · 1987 →

Finals edit

Singles edit

  Vijay Amritraj defeated   Henri Leconte 7–6(8–6), 1–6, 8–6

  • It was Amritraj's 1st singles title of the year and the 17th of his career.

Doubles edit

  Christo Steyn /   Danie Visser defeated   Mark Edmondson /   Wally Masur 6–7, 7–6, 12–10

  • It was Steyn's 2nd title of the year and the 2nd of his career. It was Visser's only title of the year and the 2nd of his career.

References edit

  1. ^ "1986 Bristol – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  2. ^ "1986 Bristol – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. ^ John Barrett, ed. (1987). The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1987. London: Willow Books. p. 153. ISBN 9780002182522.

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